Windshield Problems of Toyota Corolla

Toyota Corolla owners have reported 22 problems related to windshield (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Toyota Corolla based on all problems reported for the Corolla.

1 Windshield problem of the 2016 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 05/30/2016

The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Corolla. While the vehicle was stationary, the windshield chipped and cracked 20 inches throughout the entire windshield from the driver to the passenger sides of the vehicle. The edges of the windshield were not laminated with edge protection. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 1,397.

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2 Windshield problem of the 2014 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 01/19/2014

Well I just buy a Toyota Corolla 2014 on 10/14/2013 and the windshield just crack the car was on my drive way the car was park and when I was living my place and I got in to my car I saw a crack on the windshield so im thinking who did the happen from no where so I went on line I google I found all this complains about Toyota windshield cracking for no reason . I call the dealer and told them what happen and ask them about the price and the windshield its 900 and the installation is 300 . So think the windshield is a very poor quality because if its just not my car and the windshield cracks over and over some thing it's wrong with the material and its not safe at and what's I think they should make the windshield more safe. Can you please fin this .

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3 Windshield problem of the 2013 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 01/28/2013

I park my car at a bank and when I returned there was a hairline crack in the lower portion of the driver's side windshield.

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4 Windshield problem of the 2009 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 05/06/2010

The windshield on our 2009 Toyota Corolla cracked while driving down the highway with no other vehicle near by. The crack quickly spread across the windshield front side.

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5 Windshield problem of the 2009 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 08/22/2009

The contact owns a 2009 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that there is a large imprint on the windshield. An impairment of visibility while driving increases the risk of vehicle crash. The vehicle was taken to dealer and a technician offered to replace the windshield glass. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. No repairs have been made. . The failure and current mileages were 30.

6 Windshield problem of the 2005 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 07/26/2009

Windshield developed stress crack from top to bottom in middle while sitting in driveway of residence.

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7 Windshield problem of the 2005 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 04/03/2009

The air conditioning condenser is mounted in front of the radiator and is not protected from road debris in any measure. Once hit by a small rock or similar item the condenser has to be replaced for about $600. A service bulletin issued by Toyota advises installation of a deflector shield which comes with the replacement condenser from the dealer. Simple correction of this problem is installation of a deflector shield before the problem arises. Air conditioning is a possible hazard in hotter areas of our country as will as the condenser does not work when using defrost or defogging on the windshield which is a sight hazard. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

8 Windshield problem of the 2008 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 01/18/2008

My 2008 Toyota has a distorted unclear and wavy windshield. It is unsafe. The selling and the servicing dealers must abide by the field service technician who said that it is not a defect because the other new cars on the lot also had wavy windshields. They showed me other cars with distorted windshields right on the lot. They said because they are all distorted, that is not a defect. I disagree. I find it difficult to see clearly out of certain parts of the windshield . It is unsafe. The windshield marking is Toyota lamisafe ap tech m314 as1 dot376. Toyota will not take this further once the field tech rules.

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9 Windshield problem of the 2007 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 11/11/2007

I notice that the windshield of my 2007 Toyota Corolla has some pretty severe wrinkles across it which distort vision. My dealer said that I can take it to a local glass shop, and that if they see a problem will replace it under warranty. Just wanted to tell you about it.

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10 Windshield problem of the 2008 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 10/02/2007

The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the view through the windshield (ap techno glass dot 376 m314 as1) is distorted and wavy. The dealer stated that the laminate caused the failure. As of March 17, 2008, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. They stated that all of the windshields for this year make and model are manufacturer's this way. An auto glass owner inspected the vehicle and stated that the windshield is distorted cloudy and unclear. The failure mileage was 300 and current mileage was 7,700. Updated 04/16/08.

11 Windshield problem of the 2003 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 03/08/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that the windshield shattered in her face while backing up the vehicle. She sustained minor cuts on her face. A day prior to the failure, the windshield made a creaking noise. The contact called the insurance company and was informed to have the windshield repaired. She received a recall notice a year later pertaining to the bolts near the door and windows. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the recall repair performed; however, it was repaired improperly because the window slipped out of place afterwards. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 55,000.

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12 Windshield problem of the 2006 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 10/10/2006

I bought a new 2006 Toyota Corolla. The windshield was distorted with wavy areas in the glass. While driving, objects traveling across the field of glass would ripple. I had headaches, eye aching, and eye strain when tracking signs and objects through the glass. A Toyota dealer admitted the windshield was defective and replaced the glass. The replacement windshield was distorted. Toyota admitted that it was defective and replaced it a second time. The second replacement windshield had distortion. Toyota again said it was distorted, and the service director at my local dealer had it replaced a third time. The third replacement windshield has a distortion defect. Showing the third replacement windshield to the service manager at my local dealer, he said they would order me a new windshield. Then a new service director stepped in and blocked the order, saying the glass was normal and there was no problem. How can a Toyota-trained service manager admit the problem and recommend a replacement windshield, but then the service director steps in to say that the glass is normal. Meanwhile, I looked at other 2006 Toyota Corollas at 3 different dealers in PA & NY. New Corollas at all the dealers had distorted windshields. I wrote down VIN #s of four Corollas with windshield distortion: 2tbr32e06c70xxxx; 2t1br30e57c71xxxx; 2t1br32e06c55xxxx; 2t1br32e56c55xxxx. A friend stopped at a Toyota lot on the west coast and found 3 Corollas with similar distortions: VIN #s: 1nxbr30e97z77xxxx; 1nxbr30e27z77xxxx; and jtdbr32e77010xxxx. This is a widespread problem in windshields of 2006 Corollas. This is a safety issue. The inability to see clearly through a distorted windshield puts drivers at risk for accident. Who is testing the quality of Toyota glass to ensure that it meets optical specifications and visual safety standards? this needs to be investigated to protect the public from the dangers of distorted glass.

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13 Windshield problem of the 2000 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 07/07/2005

Consumer states that when he went to wash the vehicle the windshield fractured and cracked. This occurred on July 7, 2005. Consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told vehicle was no longer under warranty, and they did not know why it happened.

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14 Windshield problem of the 2004 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 05/12/2005

Windshield is very susceptable to cracks. Original windshield was hit with a very small pebble while driving at relatively low speeds (40-45mph). Immediately a crack traveled across the entire length of the windshield. One week later, the same instance occurred and a small pebble created a spider web-like crack.

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15 Windshield problem of the 2003 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 08/14/2003

While driving at highway speed from nowhere a very tiny gravel hit windshield and cracked it. Consumer found the windshield crack from top to the bottom. Dealer won't replace.

16 Windshield problem of the 2003 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 02/09/2003

My car is a 2003 Corolla, I bought it in December, I had to replace the windshield in January and now it has been a month and it is cracked again and will need to be fixed. My belief is that the windshields being manufactured for the new Corolla's cannot stand normal road conditions, and cracks when even a small rock hits it. This will be my second windshield and I have only had the car 2 months.

17 Windshield problem of the 1999 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 06/06/2001

Defective windshield.

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18 Windshield problem of the 2000 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 12/02/2000

Drivng at 30mph in no construction no construction equipment around, no chip in windshield no previous crack. Noticed while driving a small crack develop on windshield next to the right molding toward the bottom. Instantly it traveled staight across all the way over to the left side window molding. The window itself feels brittle like junk! ive been driving for over 40 years and had many different cars in many different conditions, and never have I seen a crack shoot across my windshield when nothing hit it, or had no previous crack.

19 Windshield problem of the 2000 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 07/02/2000

Window frame was cracked at the center of window, no sign of impact. Problem occurred the first hot day after being cold for several days. Dealer notified, and refused to make any adjustment. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

20 Windshield problem of the 1996 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 06/03/1996

Driver's side window imploded onto driver, causing injury.

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21 Windshield problem of the 2006 Toyota Corolla

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

2006 Toyota Corolla's windshiled was defective. The windshield was distorted and each time it was replaced the replacement was also distorted. The windshiled has been replaced three times. Now Toyota refuses to honor the warranty.

22 Windshield problem of the 1998 Toyota Corolla

Windshield broke. Nlm.

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